Gerald Estrin

Jerry is most fond in my memory, since he and I shared jointly a good part together in constructing Weizac.
Nice to zoom with you about Jerry,
Aviezri

Gerald Estrin was a soft-spoken, yet authoritative leader, who guided us gently but fimly, to design and construct Weizac, one of the first electronic digital computers in the world, at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel.
Jerry's quiet demeanor created a pleasant atmosphere with a sense of pioneering and enthusiasm, which led us to a succesful completion of the project, in record time.

Jerry was my UCLA CS PhD advisor for 5 years. I always thought of Jerry as my UCLA CS "father" who was so genuine in his caring for my well being and development. He strived to instill in me a sense of high scholarship, succinct writing, strong collaboration -- always building on the work of others -- and pride in accomplishment. I will always cherish my many moments spent with him, even if just a hug at a UCLA basketball game (just last year, in fact) -- and I will miss him.

Both my father and I studied with Jerry. Jerry was a mentor and my first employer. I miss him greatly.

Jerry was my thesis advisor and, when my father died in 1971, he really became a surrogate father to me. My wife, Sigrid, and I felt a part of the expanded Estrin family and house-sat for them when they were away on Sabbatical in Israel in 1972. If ever a man deserved the title "MENSCH" it is Jerry Estrin. A wise guide and true friend who gave much to the world and took little from it. - Vint and Sigrid Cerf

One of the most fulfilling times in my life was the construction of Weizac at the Weizmann Institute of Science, under the steadfast leadership of Gerald Estrin. We miss you Jerry.